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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-08

The number Of taA-receivahle coupons
outstanding at the end OF the last fiscal
vear. namely the 3Ofh of September. 1851
was S421s G9G 30. The number Of tax
receivable coupons which found their
way into the Treasury on Judgment for
taxes during the last fiscal year was Sol p
500 30 From the facts and hg-
ures given draw these conclusions
First. Both political parties agree that
the act approved the l4lh Of February
1882 shall be maintained. One Of these
parties has held no convention recently
but the other. and now governing party
Of the State. in The platform erected al
Roanoke as late as the an of August
1857. and upon which the members of the
General Assembly stood and received
their certificate OF election, stated through
their representatives there assembled
that it approved the action Of the legis
lative COMMITTEES al tho debt conference.
and pledged over again ii- support 10 'he
act Of 1882
Second. That the number OF coupons
coming into the Treasury IN proportion
TO the cash revenue, upon which the
State depends 10 carry on its govern
meni, is moi as yet crippling her schools
or eleemosynary or educational insiim'
tions. OF blocking the wheels o. heI State
government
Third That the Commonwealth can
still carry out in good faith the act OF
1ss9, because the obligations incurred are
within her ability 10 meet, without de
fault OF interest and without increasing
the taxes of her citizens.
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ANiISEtiENlo.
DICHMOND THEATRE.
IL TWENTY FOURTH SEASON,

81 .DNEsDAY AND THURSDAY EVEN
INGs. DECEMBER 7rH AND STU.
BENEFIT on THE
RETREAT FOR THE SICK,
Grand amateur production OF BucalOssis
Comic Opera,
THREE BLACK CLOAk5,"
with excellent cast and chorus under the III
rectlOn OF Mr.. r. INTROPIDI.
ADMISSION. Orchestra ti0Or, IS. No extra
caarge for Reserved seats. Dress circle, cOc.
reserved 15c Family circle, 2jc. Entire boz,
sheet will he opened at Walter ID. Moses Co.
9li Main street. Friday December "a. at tsa.m
1nOs7 "a. .decl .t,d.T.5Tt
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-08

:. 300 10 $500 WANTED. Secured by
y Deed Of Trust Good per cont. and no
risk. Address BUSINESS care Carrier
No. ~ Dlecs u
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MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS

The volunteer soldiery Of the State and
the Soldiers Home are dwelt upon. aud
the efficiency OF the one and the benefits
conferred by the latter are highly com
mendcd.
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The House Not in session-The Census Of
1880 Sugar from Sorghum-rhe Ma
tionsl Bank system The Committees OF
Both Houses

WAsHEGToN, December "A letter
from the Secretary Of the Interior was
laid before tie Senate yesterday stating
that an appropriation of $17,495 is re-
quired to complete the publication Of the
final report on the census Of 1sS0-four
of the twenty two volumes being still un-
printed. Laid on the table
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The general legislation on the debt Is
then dwelt on eXhausliyely by The Gov
ernor. and the coupon crusher law, en-
acted by the last General Assembly at the
extra session, received particular alien
ton. The necessity for this law TO ena-
bic the Slate 90 verify all coupons tender
ed for taxes is discussed at length, and
the whole course of Judge Bond in
issuing his Injunction restraining the
officers of the State from carrying ii into
execution is reviewed. The decision Of
the United States Supreme Court re-
yersing Judge Bond is also dwelt upon,
and on this subject the message says
In view of the recent decision of the Su.
nreme Court of the United States, IL may
be reasonable TO suppose that the bond
holders, as soon as they consider that de-
cision, will be disposed to make adebt set
Element whose obligations can be- faith
fully carried out without an increase OF
taxation. | would suggest 10 the Gener-
al Assembly the passage of joint reso-
luton suspending for reasonable time
the institution of all legal proceedings
under the act passed May 18th. 1881 !
have assurances which deem entitled to
confidence that the course have suggest
ed, If adopted, will be attended with re-
Its satisfactory to all concerned.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.
The Department of Education IS a
subject to which the Governor also
particularly invites the attention Of The
Legislature, and the good most being
done by the various educational insIiIu-
tions OF the State is pointed out. Says the
message As an evidence OF the prosper
Gus condition OF our educational instItu'
tions, il may be mentioned that on lhe
lst of December, 1856, there were %.
students registered at the University OF
Virginia. On the same date this year
there were registered S6l. AT the Nir-
ginia Military Institute Oh the LIST OF De, De-
cember, 1886, there were l3j cadets. On
the same date this year there were 100
cadets. AT the Virginia Agricultural
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

10 dau's probabilities for Vtr-
10 min. bcginnin9 at 9 o'clock yes-
>" nrd0y. Warmer, fair 'oeqther;
hglt 10 fresh r0yiable ,oinds.
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ECONOMY
The message concludes as follows
REGISTER OF LAND OFFICE.


| hope the Legislature will closely
search the expense account OF the Gov
ernment and promptly reduce disburse-
ments wherever il can be done without
injury TO the public service, and where
such expenditures are unnecessary abolish
them In this way the amount TO be
taken from the revenue account Will be
smaller and the surplus income greater;
As beginning of this good work, l
have the honor to recommend that the
position of the Register OF the Land
Office be abolished, and that all papers,
books and records be turned over to the
Second Auditors office.
Second. That the police force for duty
at the Cepitol and public grounds be
composed as now OF seven members, to
be appointed by the Governor, one OF
whom shall be known as chief of police
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27

Bound Volumes Of HARPER's You've PEo-
PIE, for four years back, 4to, ornamental
cloth, $3.50 each.-By mail, postage free.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27

The boys at the State Reform School had
their dinner of roast turkey on Sunday, but
yesterday was holiday for them, all work
being suspended. The boys spent the fore
noon in playing and reading, and in the af-
ternoon they gathered in the chapel to re-
ceive their presents. The chapel was dec
GRATED for the occasion. In front were the
Christmas trees, two large evergreens reach
ing to the ceiling and loaded with handker-
chiefs. mittens, candy, oranges books, skates
and other Christmas gifts. Each boy re-
ceived not less than four or five presents and
some of them had twice as many. No boy
was forgotten or neglected.
Among the MANY pleasing incidents of the
day was the presentation to the school of a
beautiful Bible and set Of chapel chairs, the
gift of Hon. Mark p. Emery, of this city, one
Of the Board Of Trustees. The chairs are of
cherry and are upholstered in maroon velvet.
The Bible is elegantly bound in brown Tur-
key Morocco, with gilt edges, and on the side
is the following inscription Presented to
State Reform School Dec. %, 1887, by Mark
p. Emery" Mr.. Emery not being able to be
present the gift was presented in his behalf
to the boys by Mr.. Harrington, the superin-
tendent Mr.. Emery's absence was deeply
regretted by the officers and boys who would
have been glad of an opportunity to express
their appreciation of his interest in their
welfare and to thank him for his costly and
elegant gift.
Brief remarks were made by Rev. II. A.
Hart, Mrs. l.. M. N. Stevens aud Mrs. Geo.
S. Hunt. After the gifts were al distribut-
ed, an hour or two was spens in converse
tion. examination of presents etc The boys
looked well in their dark blue uniform, and
their bright attractive faces and good behav-
ior were gratifying to the visitors.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
In Memorjam,

This city has not, for long time, been so
profoundly moved by the death of one OF our
citizens as by the sudden and unexpected de-
mise of the late Frederick W. Hobson. A
young an, in the prime of his manhood,
Mr. Hobson had grown up in our midst, and
by his genial nature had made for himself
hosts of friends; a member of one OF our
most enterprsing business firms, by his in
tegrity and uprightness of character, he had
commanded the respect of all with whom he
came in contact; he possessed those quail
ties of mind and heart which won the conf
dence and affection of his associates and dis
armed his opponents. Those who knew him
hest loved him most. His gentleness Of
heart and his many unobtrusve acts of kind
ness had gained for him deeper place in our
hearts than we knew. until the news of his
sudden death told us of our bereavement
And on account of his natural disinclination
to push himself forward into notoriety we
aid not realize how large place ne was fill-
ing In the business and social life OF the
community.
Mr.. Hobson was young man, who, by his
industry, integrity and perseverance, had
won for himself an honorable position In the
business world and reputation for honora-
BILE and upright dealing, OF which any man
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MoULToN DRAMATIC co.


The Moulton Dramatic Co. made its first
appearance In this city at Portland Theatre
yesterday afternoon and evening. There
were excellent audiences present and the
plays ''The Lancashire Lass" and 1.-THE Gel
ebrated Case" were presented in capital
style. This company is composed of actors
who have made individual successes with
some of the best known travelling organiza-
tions.
In the Lancashire Lass" Mr.. Chas. d.
Herman--who took the leading roles in Fred
Warde's company last season-made hit as
the hero, playing with much effect. Mr.. Vogh
was good Robert Redburn Mr.. Jay Hunt
was very effective as ''the party by the name
of Johnson" and Misses Barron, Hunt and
Newcombe were bright and pretty.
The Celebrated Case," in the evening,
brought the several members of the company
into even better relief than in the afternoon.
1t is quite certain that the audiences.by their
enthusiasm were much delighted, and that
crowded houses will be the rule this week.
PARK GARDEN.
Prof Skinner, the mind reader, juggler,
legerdemain professor and mesmerist, drew
capital audiences to Park Garden yesterday
afternoon and evening. Prof Skinner evil
IDENTIFY has not been over-confidently spoken
of. He is the artist he claims to be, and his
work yesterday gave universal satisfaction.
lie will be at this place of amusement the
rest of the week, and all who would see won
ders should attend. The great trunk mys-
terry is prominent feature of the entertain
ment
BILL NYE.
bill Nye" the welf known hnmorist will
be the next attraction, on Wednesday even
ing, in the Stockbridge course. "Bill Nye's"
letters have been so widely distributed that
it is unnecessary to speak of him at length.
AS lecturer he is fully as amusing, and
tickets should be secured at Stockbridge's at
once.
PINAFORE.
This popular opera will be given at City
Hall by the Mariana Opera Co. on Saturday
evening 1t will be the thirteenth entertain
ment in this popular course. The names of
the artists who will take part will be found
in our amusement column. Get tickets at
StockbrIdge's.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
John o. Mltts,

A well-known citizen of Portland, twenty
odd years ago, died the oath inst, of heart
disease, in Boston. He was long a resident
of this city, where for years he had a po-
sition ON the Portland and Machias steamers,
and afterwards ran a restaurant on Federal
street. Latterly he was clerk and book
keeper in the Boston Office of the Boston and
Providence Railroad. Mr.. Mitts was de-
seryedly esteemed as an upright straight
forward business man, and in private life
was a social. common-sense, genial gentle
man. He was veteran Odd Fellow and
member of Boston lodge at the time of his
decease His age was nearly 70. He leaves
a widow, daughter, and granddaughter, in
Boston, and mother in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
Erederlck w. Robson.

The funeral of Frederick w. Hobson took
place at the residence of his father in law,
Mr.. }. S. Kicker, in Deering yesterday after
noon. The attendance was very large, es-
pecially of the young business men of this
city who have long been the warm friends of
the deceased. Members from nearly all the
leading business houses of the city were
present, a fact showing how universally the
deceased was loved by those with whom,
during his life, he held daily intercourse.
The floral tributes were exceedingly numer-
GUS and beautiful.
The services were conducted by Rev. DR..
Fem, of High street church, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Bayley, of State street church, and
the music was by the State street choir.
The family, from whom one so dearly
loved has been taken, have the sincere SYM
pathy Of numerous friends in this, the hour
Of their great bereavement
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
Worth Knowing.

Which life insurance company furnishes
sure protection at the lowest possible cost
and at the same time guards against possible
misfortune or inability to continue pay
ments.
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany of Newark, n. j.. guarantees in its
contracts four (4) distinct options which are
plainly and definitely stated in its policies:
First-Cash Surrender values any time
after two years premiums are paid.
Second-Cash loans to policy holders.
Third-Extension for the full amount Of
the policy till the last cent of the reserve is
used (the time being stated in years and
days.
Fourth-Pald-up policies. Its policies are
free from all restrictions after two years.
Having done business in Maine continuously
since 1916 we can furnish reliable testimony
from our numerous customers that the cost
of Insurance in this Old Company is as low
as the lowest. Correspondence solicited, land
full information furnished by the agents,
Aug. III. Ford, G. F. Dunlap, % Exchange
street.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
BRIEF JoTTiNCs.

Cold and raw yesterday, with several splits
of snow. The mercury indicated los at noon.
Last night it looked as if there might be
seghing today.
Officer Skillings was presented with an
elegant gold headed ebony cane Christmas
by his friends on his beat.
The Portland Club displayed its flag at
half-mast yesterday from respect to the MEM
ory of Hon. Daniel Manning.
There will be children's carol service and
a Christmas tree at st. Paurs church this
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
John L. Davis five cent store in Earring
ton block has been closed by his creditors.
1t is stated that Mr. Davis will settle in in
solvency.
The Rev. Henry Blanchard will lecture
this evening at 7.3O O'Clock in the yestry of
the Congress Square church on 'HeEod and
John the Baptist"
The Cumberland Rowing Association will
give an assembly at Mechanics Hall tomor-
row evening. Chandler will furnish the
music.
The crew Of the revenue cutter Dallas de-
sire to express their thanks to w. S. Jordan
~ W. ASA "a uA supply Va boAASJ cshN
fxings for Christmas dinner.
A series of gospel temperance meetings
will be held at the Mission, commencing this
evening at 7.30 o'clock. Capt. LeForest Howe
will relate his fearful experience with the
demon alcohol, All are invited.
Yesterday was observed as Christmas and
proved remarkably quiet day. Most of the
stores were closed in the morning and all of
them in the afternoon. The theatres were
well attended.
At South Portland during the past season
more than two hundred and fifty building
lots have been sold, fifteen to twenty houses
erected, and plans are being drawn for double
that number which will be built the coming
season.
The third annual meeting Of the b. & NJ.
r. r. Relief Association will be held in Bos-
ton Monday evening, January 2. for the pur-
pose of electing officers for the ensuing year
and to change the bylaws; also for the tram
saction of any business that may legally come
before the meeting
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
PERSONAL.

Hon. J. E. Blabon and wife will leave for
Florida in few days to remain until March.
Mr.. Charles w. Thomas, the dramatic man
ager, is in town for few days.
Capt. Reid, port captain of the Dominion
line, will leave for Baltimore to-day.
Mr.. o. B. Written, of Lewis, Chase &
Written, is convalescing from his recent at
tack of slow fever.
Miss Charlotte Thomas's condition was
improved yesterday. Her temperature and
pulse were both lower.
Hon. w. w. Thomas, Jr., will deliver a
lecture at City Hall, Lawrence, Mass, in the
White Fund Course, on Wednesday evening"
January 4th. Mr.. Thomas will lecture upon
Sweden and Norway during the present sea-
son, under the auspices of the Redpath Ly-
ceum Bureau of Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
KNIGHTS TEMPLaR.
campment of the United States
Remembered.

In response to the courteous and fraternal
invitation extended by Eminent Sir Stephen
Berry, Templar Correspondent for Maine, 10
all Knights templar in this and other coun-
tries, to join the Templar Correspondents on
Christmas day, at noon, eastern standard
time, equivalent to 5 O'Clock p. M, Green
wieh). in a libation pledge 10 the Grand
Master of the Grand Encampments of
knights Templar of the United States, NJ.
En-. Sir Charles Roome, the members of
the order generally throughout the world, at
the appointed Sunday, pledged to him the
following sentiment:
"To our Grand Master"
To this sentiment Grand Master Roome,
from his home in New York city, sent the
following response:
"To all regular Masons, Of whatever obedience,
throughout the world"
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
OFFICERS ELECTED.

IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.
Machigonne Tribe, No. 3, Improved Order
Of Red Men, elected these officers last even
ing:
Prophet-Richard NJ. Libby.
Sachem-Ge0rge II. Gerrish.
Senior Sagamore-fDgalls H. Berry
Junior Sagamore-Fred Z. Wheeler.
Chief of Records--Fred Il. Haskell.
Assistant Chief of Records-Alfred Saunders.
Keeper of Wampum-John Williamson.
Trustees-For three years, DR.. Charles A. Ring ;
two years. Frank s. Waterhouse; one year, Fred
Z. Haskell.
MAINE LODGE, i. o. o. F.
Maine Lodge, No. l, elected the following
officers last evening:
Noble GRANDFATHER W. Wallace.
Vice Grand-J. Robert Marsh.
Recording Secretary-Stephen Marsh.
Permanent Secretary-C Charles +. Plummer.
Treasurer-A. ID. Smith.
Agent of Hall-James S. Barbour.
Trustees-S. X, Dyer, r. Y. Barber, w. s.
Little.
The Deputy Degree Master, Fl. C. Bagley,
was present and worked the third degree.
GoRGEs CoAfMANDERY, U. o. G. G.
At the semi-annual meeting of Gorges
Commandery, No. 313, the following were
elected;
N C-Alfred King.
N. V.C-Isabelle Littlehed
P-Fanny NJ SWEET
#. X. of R.-James G. Kent
T.-Mayall M. Lttle1eld.
X. of R.-Lewis w. Littlefeld.
H.-Rufus A. Ayers.
w. of l. G.-Fred l.. Littlefeld.
W. of o. G.-Josiah G. Ward.
Trustees for One Year-Alfred King, Ira F.
Locke Daniel p. Horr
Alternate Daniel P. Horr.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
hoYt p. Turner.

Mr.. Hoyt p Turner died in this city yes
terday, aged 62 years. Mr.. Turner was Gus
todian of the Union Mutual Life Insurance
Company's building. About year ago he
met with a serious accident from which he
apparently recovered but there is little doubt
that its effects induced the paralytic
shock Saturday from which he died. Mr..
Turner was well known to our citizens, hav-
ing been in business for himself before his
connection with the insurance company.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
What Am to Dor

The symptoms Of Biliousness are unhappily but
too well known. They differ in different individ-
uals to some extent A Bilious man is seldom
breakfast eater. Too frequently, alas he has an
excellent appetite for liquids but for solids of
a morning. His tongue viii hardly bear inspection
at any time; if it is not white and furred, it is
The digestive system is wholly out of order and
Dlarrhea or Constipation may be symptom or
the two may alternate. There are often Hemor-
rhoids or even loss Of blood There may be giddi
ness and often headache and acidity or flatulence
and tenderness in the pit Of the stomach. To cor
rect all this if not effect cure try GREEN'S august
Flouoer it costs but trine and thousands attest
Its efficacy. novldlycT
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27
SUBuRBA NEWS.
scARBoRo.

SCAhbOhO'
The Christmas exercises at the M. e.
Church, at Dunstan corner, Saturday even
ing. were very interesting and did credit to
the members of the church. The two trees,
one on either side of the platform, were
well-laden with presents, for old and young,
varying in value from a medical almanac to
a generous roll of bank notes for the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Pratt. The singing was good, es-
pecially "The Trundle Bed" by Mr.. Pratt.
who rendered the song in a fine style, show
ing voice of excellent cultivation. Besides
pleasing dialogues, and Rotations by the
Young folks. Mr.. A. +. Moulton and Miss
Lydia Moulton recited in their customary
pleasing manner, the former doing justice TO
Poe's Raven" At late hour the people
returned home well pleased with the Christ
A course of lectures, with two concerts,
under the auspices of the Knights OF Pyth-
las, ON Oak Bill, is in progression at their
hall. Rev. Mr.. LeLacheur opened the course
of lectures last Thursday evening.
The Salvation Army Will probably COM
mence raid on Dunstan Corner again very
soon. 49,,
a DIANA soon to be given by seven members
Of Stephen Sewall Lodge. /. 0. G. T., at the
hall at the Corner. a.
GoRHAM.
The Gorham Public Library Association
has just received as Christmas gift from
Ex-Governor Robbie 500, to be expended in
books pertaining to agriculture.
The net proceeds of the fair which was
held last week for the benefit of the Library
amounted to S160.
1t is understood that the late w. S. Elder
bequeathed the Library 500.
The New Year opens with very gratifying
prospects for the friends of the Association.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-27

In this city, Dec. "a. by Rev. j. NJ. Lowden,
VIM. NJ. Sawyer and Mrs. Aldana Blake, both of
BooJhbay.
In this city. Dec. 25, by Rev. L. S. Stackpole
Arthur NJ. Hartman ami Miss julia H. fcKin,
both of Portland.
In this city, Dec. 26. by Rev. L. S. Stackpole,
Sumner ID. Boynton of Limingtan and Miss Flor
ence s. Norton of Baldwin.
In this city, Dec. "a. by Rev. s. f. Pearson,
John r. Chaplin and Mrs. Louise Woodbury., both
of Portland.
In Cumberland Mills, Dec. "a, by Rev. Z. M.
Cousins. Eugene j. Sawyer and Miss May K.
Davis both of Westbrook.
In Friendship, Nov. 20, Thomas Dreamer and
Laura b. Pitcher. both OF Waldoboro.
In Friendship, Fec. 8, Chas. l.. Wallace of Wal
doboro and Mrs. Frances E. Winchenbach Of
Friendship.
In Wiscasset, Dec T. Fred Bailey and Marcia,
daughter of Geo. Bailey.
At Round Pond. Ellsworth Osier and Winnie NJ.
Poland. both OF Bristol.